Habits are extremely important when it comes to goal setting. Your habits can guide you towards success or derail you.

Having set habits helps to discipline and motivate you to stay on track. Here are three habits to help you succeed in your personal and professional life:

Rise early
A common denominator among many successful people is that they wake up early before the workday begins. This allows them time to prime themselves for the day, whether it be exercise, meditation, spending time outdoors, reading and so on. Having downtime every day allows for more relaxation, creativity and even problem-solving – all essential for success.

Live a healthy lifestyle
Exercise not only improves physical health but it is crucial for a healthy state of mind. Eating a nourishing diet filled with wholefoods and low amounts of processed foods is also shown to improve cognitive abilities, such as focus and memory, and support immune function. Getting enough sleep is important as it consolidates learning, so aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

Prioritise and plan
Writing a to-do list each day, ordered by priority, is one way of ensuring the most urgent/important tasks get done. Staying organised helps to achieve your goals and increase productivity.